CABALLERO Definition & Meaning

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caballero

[ kab-uhl-yair-oh, kab-uh-lair-oh; Spanish kah-bah-lye-raw, -ye- ]

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noun

plural caballeros

a Spanish gentleman.
Southwestern U.S.
1. a horseman.
2. a woman's escort or admirer; cavalier.

caballero

/ kaβaˈʎero; ˌkæbəˈljɛərəʊ /

noun

a Spanish gentleman
a southwestern US word for horseman

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of caballero¹

First recorded in 1740–50; from Spanish: “horseman, knight, gentleman,” from Late Latin ��ܲ� groom; cavalier

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of caballero¹

C19: from Spanish: gentleman, horseman, from Late Latin ��ܲ� rider, groom, from caballus horse; compare cavalier

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Example Sentences

“Hola, caballero,” Pérez says to Lira.

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“Llegó El Caballero” underscores the bandleader’s gift for intricate arrangements, with majestic combinations of brass and elegant piano lines.

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People like assistant manager Willy Caballero - the former Manchester City and Chelsea goalkeeper - and coaches Danny Walker and Roberto Vitiello, fitness coach Marcos Alvarez, analyst Javi Molina and goalkeeper coach Michele de Bernardin.

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In pitching the bill, Caballero described it as a “fast and cost-effective way to increase the supply of affordable homes in California.”

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“We just have to identify where the money would come from,” Caballero said.

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